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abang-abáng

[ʔabaŋʔaˈbaŋ]

intj

LanguageHanunoo

Meaning
  1. lucky word said at parting believed to ward off sickness or other misfortune
  2. lucky word
  3. A word said when leaving to keep away bad luck or illness.
Examples

abang-abáng

lucky word said at parting believed to ward off sickness or other misfortune

Pronunciationʔabaŋʔaˈbaŋ

Part of speechintj

Usage noteUsed as an interjection when parting ways.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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